Sindy Ajara

A Chinese installation in Scarborough Shoal sparked tensions with the Philippines, and the announcement of elections in Pakistani-administered Kashmir sparked deadly unrest.

3 July 2026

Post-election violence erupted in India, the Myanmar military made gains in northern Chin state, and Balochistan recorded one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.

5 June 2026

ACLED’s East Asia Pacific Senior Research Assistant Sindy Ajara comments on the increase in violence in Indonesia’s Papua region.

28 May 2026

A decline in TTP attacks may drive Pakistan to continue cross-border military operations, and Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing signaled likely escalation.

7 May 2026

In August, the Myanmar navy increasingly relied on air support to fight resistance forces, and Indonesia’s anti-government demonstrations turned deadly.

5 September 2025

In May 2025, violence in the Papua region of Indonesia hit a year-high, a four-day conflict between India and Pakistan drew to a close, and election violence gripped Bangsamoro in the Philippines.

6 June 2025

In April 2025, rebels attacked miners in Highland Papua, Indonesia and the Myanmar military increased its offensives against the Ta'ang army in northern Shan state.

9 May 2025

Regional overview covering major political events across Asia-Pacific in March 2025.

7 March 2025